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Ice rescue on Trent River

Northumberland OPP are reporting the successful rescue of a man who fell through the ice on the Trent River on Thursday. Police, Fire and Ambulance responded to a call to the Bradley Bay area after a ...

Alan-Michael Steele Jan 12, 2024 (Photo: submitted by OPP)

Careful on the sled and the trails

Ahead of Snowmobile Safety Week, the OPP are reminding snowmobilers to stay off Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs Trails which remain closed at this time. They are also urging snowmobilers to sta...

John Spitters Jan 12, 2024

City seeking nominees for Heritage Revitalization Awards

The City of Belleville is seeking nominations for the annual Heritage Revitalization Awards. The awards celebrate those who who have demonstrated a commitment to either restoring or revitalizing a his...

Alana Cameron Jan 12, 2024

Sentencing date set for police officer in 2019 Taco Bell arrest

A sentencing date has been set for Constable Jeffrey Smith. The date has been set for March 28, 2024 at 10 a.m. Smith was found guilty of assault in the 2019 arrest of Mario Baptiste Jr. inside a Taco...

Zach McGibbon Jan 12, 2024 Outside the back of the Quinte Consolidated Courthouse in Belleville. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Snow coming Friday night: Environment Canada Weather Advisory and Winter Storm Warning

Weather Advisory in effect for: Belleville - Quinte - Northumberland Kingston - Prince Edward There is a winter weather travel advisory in effect for tonight (January 12, 2024). Hazards: Locally heavy...

Alana Cameron Jan 12, 2024 Blowing snow covers Belleville street in early morning of Tuesday February 16 2021. (Photo: Quinte News)

Quinte West's Skate and Social taking place Sunday

Residents of Quinte West will be able to celebrate the new year with Mayor Jim Harrison and Quinte West Council on Sunday. The Skate and Social is set to take place on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. a...

Zach McGibbon Jan 12, 2024

More snow on the way Stirling and areas north under winter storm warning

Some parts of eastern and southern Ontario are under a winter storm warning ahead of a storm that could dump up to 25 centimetres of snow beginning tonight. Environment Canada's warning includes the S...

Alana Cameron Jan 12, 2024 Jean-François Thibault / CC

UPDATE: Missing person in Prince Edward County

UPDATE: Lexi has been found safe. Prince Edward County OPP is thanking the public for their assistance in finding her. Prince Edward County OPP are seeking the public's assistance to locate a missing ...

Alana Cameron Jan 12, 2024

Wellington farming family backs the build in a big way

A local farming family has made a major investment in Prince Edward County's new hospital. Robert (Bob) Hunter and his wife Barbara, who own and operate PEC Farms in Wellington, have donated $50,000 t...

Alana Cameron Jan 11, 2024 The Hunter Family of PEC Farms in Wellington has made a $50,000 donation to the PECMHF's Back the Build campaign for a new hospital in Prince Edward County. (Photo: submitted)

Rushnell family provides statement on demolition of Coleman Castle

Rushnell Funeral Homes owner Craig Rushnell and family have released a statement on the demolition of Coleman Castle on North Front Street. Work to tear down the 151-year-old building began Thursday a...

Alana Cameron Jan 11, 2024 Coleman Castle, 68 North Front Street Belleville, formerly Belleville Funeral Home and Chapel (Photo: John Spitters/Quinte News)